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Family-centered services: approaches and effectiveness

J McCroskey1, W Meezan

  • 1University of Southern California School of Social Work, Los Angeles, USA.

The Future of Children
|July 24, 1998
PubMed
Summary

Family-centered services, including family support and preservation, are crucial for preventing child maltreatment and stabilizing families. These approaches offer effective interventions for families facing parenting stress or serious challenges.

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Area of Science:

  • Child Welfare
  • Family Services
  • Social Work

Background:

  • Child protection systems often prioritize investigations and out-of-home care.
  • Preventative services and in-home support for families receive less emphasis.
  • Stressed families require effective interventions to prevent child maltreatment and improve child-rearing.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine promising and effective family-centered service approaches.
  • To highlight family support and family preservation services.
  • To review their characteristics, access, financing, and effectiveness.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of current understanding and evaluation findings.
  • Analysis of family-centered service models (support and preservation).
  • Discussion of service delivery, challenges, and community strengthening.

Main Results:

  • Family-centered approaches encompass family support and preservation services.
  • These services aim to prevent maltreatment and stabilize families.
  • Evaluation findings on effectiveness and challenges in service delivery are reviewed.

Conclusions:

  • Family-centered services are vital for addressing family needs and preventing child maltreatment.
  • Effective implementation requires attention to coordination, financing, and community support.
  • Further research and systemic reforms are needed to optimize service delivery.

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